KCPL Event Calendar for May 2018

EVENTS GUIDE TO FREE PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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MAY 2018

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PG 4

ADULTS,

PG 5-8

TEENS, PG 9 KIDS, PG 10-11

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EVERYONE

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000 Magic: The Gathering

COV: Thurs., May 3, 17 & 31, 6-8 pm New and veteran players welcome for some friendly games of Magic.

Roscoe Goose Derby Winner Program

COV: Thurs., May 3, 7-8 pm Join us as speaker Eddie Price gives a talk about Goose’s life and career.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents “Rapunzel” Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 pm at Erlanger Branch.

Kenton County Schools Arts for Life

DURR & ERL: Tues., May 1-Wed., May 2 Enjoy student art from the Kenton County elementary schools during an open gallery.

On Wednesday evening the Durr Branch will have an open house reception from 6-8 pm for the students and their families. At the Erlanger Branch, join the artists and their teachers for an Open House showing from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 2.

Celebrate Lei Day

ERL: Tues., May 1, all day Lei Day celebrates Hawaiian culture, also known as the “Aloha spirit,” represented by the lei, the traditional flower garland or wreath. Come by to make your own lei throughout the day while supplies last.

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Historic Walking Tour of the Mutter Gottes Neighborhood

COV: Wed. weekly through Sept., 10-11 am; & Monday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 pm Join staff from the Local History & Genealogy department for a walking tour in the Mutter Gottes neighborhood. Learn about the significant structures, former residents, and events of times past. Tours will begin in the Local History department.

Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.

Trivia Night with a Librarian

OFF SITE: Wed., May 2, 7-9 pm Join us at Garzelli’s Pub, 3025 Dixie Hwy, Edgewood. We’ll supply the questons while you enjoy the food and drinks.

May the Fourth be with You!

ERL: Fri., May 4, 2-8 pm Make Star Wars-themed crafts.

Limited to while supplies last.

Family Movie Night: “Ferdinand” (2017)

ERL: Fri., May 4, 6:30-9 pm

Free Comic Book Day

COV: Sat., May 5, 10 am-4 pm Join us for a free comic! While supplies last, come early for best selection, one comic per patron. Meet costumed super heroes, watch super hero movies, make comic inspired crafts and participate in a trivia contest.

Author Visit Everett Adams

COV: Sat., May 5, 1-2 pm Everett Adams, author of “My First 90 Years,” will talk about his memories of growing up during the Great Depression in rural Kentucky and the stories that his grandfather told him.

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

COV: Thurs., May 10 & 24, 6-8 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Presents: “Rapunzel”

ERL: Thurs., May 10, 6:30-8 pm A quick pre-show craft will be available at 6 pm while supplies last. Recommended for ages 4+.

Casual Dungeons & Dragons

COV: Sat., May 12 & 26, 1-4 pm

Friends of KCPL Silent Auction

DURR: Mon., May 14Tues., May 22 The Friends will hold a silent auction in the glass display case in the lobby. Preview days May 11-13 with bidding beginning May 14.

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

DURR: Mon., May 14, 2-4 pm; Tues., May 22, Noon-2 pm Patrons will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Service for Cats

COV: Drop off: Tues., May 15, 6:30-7 am; Pick up: Wed., May 16 For cats only. Reservations are required so please call O.A.R. directly at (513) 871-0185.

Bring your cat in a secure carrier, cash or check for payment and proof of a rabies vaccine if your cat is up-to-date.

Seckatary Hawkins & the Music of the Steamboats

COV: Tues., May 15, 1-2 pm Diane Schneider of the Seckatary Hawkins Club will tell us about the mysteries and adventures in the Seckatary Hawkins stories by Robert F. Schulkers, and perform a live demonstration of riverboat songs from the Licking and Ohio Rivers on the harp.

All ages are welcome!

Third Tuesday Nature Series: Gardening for Wildlife

OFF SITE: Tues., May 15, 6:30-8 pm Join us at Lincoln Ridge Park Shelter House 3 in Independence for a fun series of nature-themed programs! This week: Gardening for Wildlife! An agent from the Kenton County Extension Office will provide information plus enjoy hands-on activities and more! Co-Sponsored by Kenton County Parks and Recreation.

Bingo Night at the Library!

ERL: Wed., May 16, 6:30-8 pm Join us for our Bingo night! Drop in anytime between 6:30 and 8 pm, or stay the whole time!

Roller Coasters & Catapults*

DURR: Fri., May 18, 6-8 pm Bring the entire family for an evening of STREAM activities. Pizza will be provided.

Book Recommendations on Facebook!

ONLINE: Fri., May 18, 6-8 pm Need help finding your next great read, a book for a friend, or an exciting book for your child? To get your recommendation all you need to do is comment on the Library’s Facebook post with an answer to our prompted questions.

Community Arts & Crafts Festival

DURR: Sat., May 19, 11 am-3 pm; Sun., May 20, 1-4:30 pm Local artists and crafters will be on hand to display and sell their works.

Star Wars Celebration

ERL: Sun., May 20, 2-3 pm DIY pool noodle lightsabers, paper Yoda ears, and more to celebrate this intergalactic favorite!

Covington Farmers Market

OFF SITE: Sat., May 26, 11 am-Noon Join the Library at the Covington Farmers Market for a kidfriendly library program.

All programs are

FREE!

Don’t Miss These Unique Arts and Crafts!

Community Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, May 19 & Sunday May 20 Durr Branch Library

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STREAM STREAM Time!

Toddler: Tues., May 1, 10-10:30 am Preschool: 11 -11:45 am Join us in the STREAM Center for this special storytime that will give your little one an opportunity to enjoy our makerspace!

Business Hours in Stream Center

Wed., Noon-1 pm Get help with technology!

Sew What! Laptop Sleeve*

Middle School and older Wed. in May, 7-8:30 pm Sew What! is a chance for sewing beginners to get together, share ideas and learn a thing or two! This month we will be creating Laptop Sleeves!

Middle School and up please.

Paper Lanterns

School Age Thurs., May 3, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to create a decorative paper lantern.

Coding Club

School Age Fri., May 4, 5-6 pm Learn all about coding, by playing games, crafting, and more!

Homeschool Sewing Basics*

Ages 11+ Thurs., May 10, 1-3 pm We will have two projects for you to choose between, and we will be learning some basic sewing skills while working on them.

Learn how to take fingerprints!

Thursday, May 17, 6:30 pm.

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ADULTS ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. *Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000 Finger Printing STEM

School Age Thurs., May 17, 6:30-7:30 pm Want to do things like they do on CSI? We will be showing you how to take fingerprints.

Smart Phones for Seniors* Mon., May 21, 2-4 pm Not sure how to get the most from your smart phone? We’ll show you how!Â

Imagination Chapter

School Age Thurs., May 24, 6:30-7:30 pm Imagine, design, create, innovate, and build with a different theme each month!

Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament Tweens, Teens, Adults Fri., May 25, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us for a tournament.

Winner receives a gift card to Amazon. Rules will be announced before the tournament begins!

Create Your Own Mini-Golf

School Age Thurs., May 31, 6:30-7:30 pm Make a fun mini-golf set!

All STREAM Center programs located at Erlanger Branch

ADULTS

*Register KENTONLIBRARY.ORG (859) 962-4000 *Registration required. Go online orat call 962-4071 for adult and teen or programs, 962-4077 for children’s.

SCORE: Free Advice for Businesses & Entrepreneurs*

ERL: Tues., 9 am-1:30 pm SCORE, an all-volunteer organization of experienced business people who provide free advice to entrepreneurs. You must register in advance to participate. Contact SCORE at www.greatercincinnati.score.org

Periscope Special Edition: All Things Kentucky Derby Explained!

ONLINE: Tues., May 1, 3-4 pm We’re going to make Kentucky Derby Pie, explain Derby hats, and more! View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/kentonlibrary

Kenton County Diabetes Support Group

ERL: Tues., May 1, 6:30-8 pm Join the Northern Kentucky Health Department for tips, resources and support.

Vacation Photos On Your Smart Phone*

DURR: Tues., May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm Learn how to share and download photos and clean up space on your smartphone.

NKY Accountability Group ERL: Wed., 9:15-11:30 am Unemployed professional?

Join other job seekers looking for work to get support and fresh ideas.

Business Hours in Stream Center

ERL: Wed., Noon-1 pm Get help with technology!

Clint Eastwood Western Roundup

COV: Wed., 1 pm 5/2: “The Outlaw Josey Wales” 5/9: “For a Few Dollars More” 5/16: “Two Mules for Sister Sara” 5/23: “High Plains Drifter” 5/30: “Joe Kidd”

Don’t miss the fabulous Clint Eastwood Western Roundup at Covington in May!

Performance Skills for the Workplace*

ERL: Wed., 1-3 pm 5/2: Soft Skill 2 - Conveying Professionalism - Learn how to be “present” for a job and demonstrate that you want to be there and succeed.

5/9 & 5/30: Intro Introduction to the Critical Soft Skills needed in today’s workplace 5/16: Soft Skill 3 - Promoting Teamwork and Collaboration; Learn how teamwork, collaboration, diversity, and leadership can benefit a workplace.

5/23: Soft Skill 4 - Thinking Critically and Solving Problems; Learn skills to rationally analyze and evaluate information in the workplace.

Anyone can take class, but class is REQUIRED to complete series of 5 classes to receive Kentucky Essential Skills Certificate.

First Time Computer Users* COV: Thurs., May 3, 10 am-Noon

Let’s Get Cooking!

Featuring Colonel De Spices*

DURR: Thurs., May 3, 1-3 pm

English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Club

ERL: Thurs., May 3 & 17, 2-3 pm Practice listening and talking in English in a friendly and informal conversation club.

This group is for English learners at all levels, but participants should have some English knowledge.

Ceramic Painting: Ice Cream Bowls!*

DURR: Thurs., May 3, 6-7 pm Join us as we decorate ceramic ice cream bowls for our favorite summer treat!

Writer’s Groups

ERL: Thurs., May 3 & 17, 6:30-8 pm DURR: Mon., May 7 & 21, 6:30-8:30 pm Share your work and give feedback in this writing group for writers of all genres.

Crafting Thursdays*

ERL: Thurs., May 3, 17, 6:30-8:30 pm 5/3: DIY Photo Coasters 5/17: DIY Painting Your Own Jigsaw Puzzles

Tai Chi and Chai Tea

DURR: Fri., May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30-11:30 am Join Master Greg Fahey of NKY Shaolindo for a morning Tai Chi session. Stay after for Chai Tea!

Derby Day Double Feature

COV: Fri., May 4, Noon-4:30 pm Join us for a double feature of horse racing films: Seabiscuit followed by Secretariat.

Open Crafts

DURR: Sat., May 5, 10 am-4 pm

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Adult Events, continued Dance Fit Silver

DURR: Wed., May 9 & 23, 7-8 pm Join us for a low-impact class where you’ll dance and exercise to the oldies and current hits! Limited to the first 35 attendees.

Don’t miss HGTV’s “Good Bones” Duo Mina & Karen, Saturday, May 5,

E-mail Use*

2-3:30 pm.

COV: Thurs., May 10, 10-11 am

Stitchers Night Out

DURR: Thurs., May 10, 5-8 pm Have fun swapping patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and other projects.

DIY Homemade Natural Beauty Products*

COV: Sat., May 5, 10:30-11:30 am Learn about and make your own beauty and self-care products to take home.

HGTV’s “Good Bones” Duo Mina & Karen*

ERL: Sat., May 5, 2-3:30 pm Check availability with Erlanger Reference, (859) 962-4002.

E-mail Creation and Access*

COV: Mon., May 7, 9-11 am

Mah Jongg Madness

DURR: Mon., May 7, 14 & 21, 1-4 pm Play the game that’s popular all over the world.

Walk Aerobics for Seniors

DURR: Mon., May 7, 14 & 21, 2-2:30 pm Stop in for a senior-focused walk aerobics class! Limited to first 20 participants.

College Life: How to Help Prepare Your Teen!

DURR: Mon., May 7, 6:30-7:30pm 6

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The Buildings of Pike Street with Tom Hedges

COV: Mon., May 7, 7-8 pm Tom Hedges, author of “The Buildings of Pike Street, Madison Ave. to Washington St.: a brief history of the ownership, the occupants and the activities,” shares his favorite stories and research about historic buildings in the heart of Covington.

Exploring the Internet*

COV: Tues., May 8 & 15, 10-Noon 5/8: Part 1 5/15: Part 2

Periscope: Tour of the Mutter Gottes Neighborhood

ONLINE: Tues., May 8, 3-4 pm View us online by tuning into @KentonLibrary on Periscope (available on your smartphone or tablet), or at periscope.tv/ kentonlibrary

Microsoft Word*

DURR: Tues., May 8, 6:30-8:30 pm

Spanish Language Series

DURR: Wed. in May, Noon-1 pm Always wanted to learn another language? Now is your chance! Join us as we learn the basics or refresh and improve your Spanish knowledge! Fun and entertaining, in this four session series, recommended for ages 8-100 years.

5/9: Alphabet & Numbers Pronunciation 5/16: Basic Reading 5/23: Basic Conversation Phrases 5/30: Let’s Practice What We Learned

Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes

ERL: Wed., May 9, 6-8 pm Come out and jam along with this open group of ukulele players, or just come and listen!

D&D Game Night - 5th Edition Mini Campaigns*

ERL: Wed., May 9 & 23, 6-9 pm Email Laura for more details at laura.loechle@gmail. com. Please bring level one character to play if open slots, walk-ins welcome.

Genealogy and Local History Writers Club*

COV: Thurs., May 10, 6-8 pm We’ll help you set up your document, scan family photographs, edit your stories and more!

Film Friday

ERL: Fri., May 11, 6-8 pm “The Darkest Hour” starring Gary Oldman! Evening only.

Call Ahead for One-OnOne Genealogy Research Assistance*

COV: Sat., May 12 & 26, 10 am-Noon Call the Local History & Genealogy Department at (859) 962-4070 to reserve a one-hour session to discuss resources and search strategies.

Spoonie Class

COV: Sat., May 12, 19, 10 am-Noon In this workshop we’ll discuss ways Spoonies can care for their physical, mental, and emotional health.

History of the Water Supply of Covington, Kentucky

ERL: Sat., May 12, 10:30 am-Noon Learn how the leaders of Covington, over many decades, provided residents with water that was fit to drink. Cosponsored by the Kenton County Historical Society.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

DIY Bath Bombs*

ERL: Sat., May 12, 2-4 pm Make you own bath bombs and gift bags. Just in time for Mother’s Day. Supplies are limited.

Local History and Genealogy Department Tour

COV: Sun., May 13, 1-2 pm Learn about some of the gems of the collection, our favorite books, and more.

Make It With Jackie: Greeting Cards* DURR: Sun., May 13, 2-4 pm

Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange

DURR: Mon., May 14, 2-4 pm & Tues., May 22, Noon-2 pm Patrons will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

One-on-One Property Research Assistance*

COV: Mon., May 14, 5:30-7:30 pm Call (859) 962-4070 to reserve a one-hour session and learn about several resources to research your historic Northern Kentucky Home.

Toastmasters

ERL: Mon., May 14, 7-8:30 pm Toastmasters help people develop public speaking and leadership skills-with enjoyment.

Wonder Woman & Waffles

ERL: Tues., May 15, 6-8:30 pm Join us for an Amazonian good time watching the film and eating wonderful waffles!

Microsoft Excel*

DURR: Tues., May 15, 6:30-8 pm

Book Discussion Groups

COV: Tues., May 1, 6:30-7:30 pm “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty DURR: Tues., May 1, 7-8:30 pm “The Sport of Kings” by C.E. Morgan ERL- Bookies Book Club: Wed., May 2, 7-8 pm “March” by Geraldine Brooks DURR: Tues., May 15, 7-8:30 pm “Goldfinger” by Ian Fleming

Books at Night

Keep On Spinning! The Vinyl Record Club DURR: Tues., May 15, 7-8 pm

DURR: Thurs., May 17, 6-9 pm “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton

Job Searching and the Internet*

Books On Tap

COV: Wed., May 16, 10 am-Noon

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER GO TO: KENTONLIBRARY.ORG

OFF SITE: Wed., May 30, 7-8:30 pm “The Vegetarian” by Han Kang.

Discussion is held at Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011.

Let’s talk

about it!

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Adult Events, continued The Film Snobs

DURR: Wed., May 16, 6-8:30 pm “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (PG-13) 152 minutes.

Hooks & Needles

COV: Thurs., May 17, 2-4 pm Bring your current knitting or crochet project for tips, advice, fun and sharing. Call in advance if you would like individual instruction. Bring medium weight yarn and a crochet hook or knitting needles.

Relatives Raising Children

ERL: Fri., May 18, Noon-1 pm If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative’s child/children, you are not alone! Emotional support as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child care is available upon request. No

Learn all about coffee and enjoy tastings at Durr on Thursday, May 24, 6:30 pm.

fee, but please call (859) 3563155 to reserve your spot.

Yarn Wrapped Wall Art*

Northern Kentucky Real Estate Summit*

D&D Game Night - 5th Edition Mini Campaigns*

COV: Sat., May 19, 11 am12:30 pm A panel of local experts will answer your questions on all parts of the home buying process, including insurance, credit repair, mortgage lending, financial advice, and real estate.

Magic: The Gathering

ERL: Sat., May 19, Noon-3 pm New and veteran players welcome for some friendly games of Magic.

Open Crafting/ Makerspace Open House COV: Sat., May 19, 2-4 pm Bring your current crafting project. See and learn to use our Makerspace tools.

Fostering 101

DURR: Mon., May 21, 7-8 pm Join us for a FREE community informational session about your local foster and adoptive care center DCCH Center for Children & Families.

ERL: Wed., May 23, 2-3 pm

ERL: Wed., May 23, 6-9 pm Game will start at 6 pm. If open slots, walk-ins will be welcomed. Please bring a level one character ready to play. There will be some pregenerated characters to use for those new to the game.

Adults only.

Erlanger Test Kitchen: Grill Master*

ERL: Thurs., May 24, 7-8 pm Join Chef Caleb from Colonel De’s as he shows you how to grill delicious recipes in time for Memorial Day! Free samples provided.

The Price of Liberty: Europe, D-Day, and the Cost of Freedom

DURR: Thurs., May 24, 6-7 pm We will explore YouTube, Google+, Photos and More!

DURR: Sat., May 26, 1-3 pm This presentation features French historians and Normandy natives Gerard & Valentin Quiedeville as well as Northern Kentucky Veterans discussing local Kentuckians who sacrificed all in Europe.

Coffee 101 and Tastings with Carabello Coffee!*

Find My Past for Beginners*

Fun With Google*

DURR: Thurs., May 24, 6:30-7:30 pm Join Carabello Coffee for a “What, Where, and How” on Coffee; a tasting of two signature blends and a uniquely crafted beverage that will be made during class!

COV: Tues., May 29, 10-11 am or 6-7 pm Learn how to enhance your genealogy and local history research by using Find My Past in this beginner’s computer class.

Veteran’s Appreciation*

ERL: Tues., May 29, 6-9 pm In appreciation of the U.S. military servicemen and women we are hosting a free Veteran’s Appreciation event.

Classic Movie Matinee

ERL: Wed., May 30, 1-3 pm Enjoy a classic film and free snacks! See “Monty Python & the Holy Grail”!

Adult Coloring & a Movie: “The Greatest Showman “

DURR: Wed., May 30, 6-8 pm

DIY Koozies!*

DURR: Thurs., May 31, 6-7 pm Attendees will receive two plain white pre-sewn koozies and the materials/paint to decorate them!

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TEENS Homeschool Hangout

DURR: Wed., May 2, 10:30-11:30 am Art Club preview with watercolor painting!

Teen Space

ERL: Mon. & Wed., 4-5 pm Relax after school with your friends while playing video games, board games, coloring, and eating snacks!

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000

Use Erlanger’s meeting rooms as your study space!

May 16, 21 & 23, 5-7 pm, we’ll have caffeine, pizza and door prizes to keep you amped up for finals!

DIY Piñatas*

ERL: Wed., May 2, 5-6 pm Make your own piñata to celebrate Cinco de Mayo out of a tissue box.

Ready, Set, Code

Ages 9-14 DURR: Sat., May 5, 12 & 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Learn the basics of coding or continue working on a coding project.

College Life: How to Help Prepare Your Teen!

DURR: Mon., May 7, 6:30-7:30 pm See Adults.

Anime Club

COV: Tues., May 8, 5-7 pm Game on systems, board games or computers. Refreshments provided.

DURR: Fri., May 11, 6-8 pm ERL: Mon., May 14, 5:30-7pm COV: Tues., May 15, 6-8 pm Join other teens as we watch new Japanese Anime, and eat snacks!

Library Teen Cafe

Wonder Woman & Waffles

Game Night

DURR: Tues., May 8, 6-8 pm Come to the Teen Cafe for coffee, snacks, and conversations.

Write Now!

COV: Tues., May 8 & 22, 6-8 pm A space for teen writers to discuss poetry, fiction, memoir, songs, plays, graphic novels, and more.

ERL: Tues., May 15, 6-8:30 pm See Adults.

Book Blathers*

COV: Wed., May 16, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Pick up your copy of “Between Shades of Gray” by Ruta Sepetys.

Teen Cram Nights

ERL: Wed., May 16, 5-7 pm Mon., May 21, 5-7 pm Wed., May 23, 5-7 pm We will have caffeine, pizza, and door prizes to keep you amped-up for finals! Use our meeting rooms as your study space!

Hooks & Needles*

COV: Thurs., May 17, 2-4 pm See Adults.

Star Wars Celebration

School Age, Tweens, Teens ERL: Sun., May 20, 2-3 pm DIY pool noodle lightsabers, paper Yoda ears, and more to celebrate this intergalactic favorite!

Fun With Google*

DURR: Thurs., May 24, 6-7 pm See Adults.

Journaling

DURR: Thurs., May 17, 6-8 pm Practice different ways of expressing yourself through writing and art!

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KIDS

*Register at KENTONLIBRARY.ORG or (859) 962-4000 Puppy Tales*

Don’t miss the Big Covington Playdate!

Lots of fun things to do for children ages 0-6!

Saturday, May 12, 11 am-1 pm

School Age DURR: Tues., May 1 & 8, 5:30-6:45 pm Children will have a 15-minute time slot to read one-on-one to a dog to build their skills and confidence!

Puppet Show Surprise!

Ages 2-6 ERL: Wed., May 2, 10 & 11 am A variety show for ages 2-6.

Homespun: Passport to Read*

School Age COV: Wed. in May, 10:30 am-Noon We will visit a different country each week and learn about its people and culture through books and crafts. Refreshments included.

5/2: India 5/9: Kenya 5/16: Greece 5/23: Brazil

Homeschooler’s Club: Marty’s Waffle Truck Visit*

Pet a penguin from the Newport Aquarium!

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School Age DURR: Wed., May 2, 10:30-11:30 am Marty, from Marty’s Waffles, will bring his food truck, talk to us about how he started his business, let us tour the truck and sample the waffles.

Storytime @ Wynner’s Cup Cafe

Toddlers & Preschool OFF SITE: Thurs. in May, 11-11:45 am The cafe is located at 301 Elm St. in Ludlow.

Playart with Baker Hunt

Toddlers & Preschool OFF SITE: Fri., May 4, 11 & 18, 10-11 am Youth Art Instructor Judy Sanders will present an art project to go with each week’s storytime theme. Baker Hunt is located at 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011.

Paw Patrol Pawty!

Toddlers & Preschool ERL: Fri., May 4, 10-11am Join us for some puppy fun all about Chase, Marshall, and the Paw Patrol gang!

Ready, Set, Code

Ages 9-14 DURR: Sat. in May, 10:30-12:30 pm Learn the basics of coding or continue working on a coding project.

Courageous Kids

School Age ERL: Mon., May 7, 5:30-6:30 pm We offer support, a listening ear, and fun activities for children who are experiencing the stress of incarcerated parents/ relatives.

Storytime on the Go: Folk School Coffee Parlor

Ages Birth to 5 OFF SITE: Tues., May 8 & 22, 10-10:45 am Join us at Folk School Coffee Parlor, 332 Elm St. in Ludlow, for a fun family storytime featuring Ms. Amy, her ukulele, books, songs and plenty of fun!

Play and Learn Group

Ages Birth to 5 COV: Wed., May 9 & 23, 9:30-11 am The 4C Play & Learn group gives children who are not enrolled in preschool a chance to interact with other children while learning and exploring through play. Participants receive free activities to take home and are entered to win prizes in a quarterly drawing. Contact Patty to register: ptaylor@4cforchildren.org or (859) 547-5092

The ROOK-ies

School Age DURR: Wed., May 9 & 23, 4-5:30 pm Practice the basics Chess, improve your thinking skills and progress to challenging an opponent. Some previous knowledge of chess is helpful.

The Big Covington Playdate

Ages 0-6 and Their Caregivers COV: Sat., May 12, 11 am-1 pm The children’s level will be filled with spots to play and special activities: you can pet a penguin from the Newport Aquarium, meet Pete the cat, princesses and superheroes, explore sensory bins, play with and learn how to make simple toys from everyday materials, create with the Contemporary Art Center, and more! FirstSteps will provide free developmental screenings for children ages 0-36 months. All children will receive a book to take home. Children learn through play, so grab your friends and let’s play! This event has been funded in part by Jennifer Adams in honor of her father, James Adams.

STORYTIMES Regular storytimes are on a break until June 4.

Don’t miss Storytime on the Go this month!

Wynner’s Cup Cafe: Thursdays in May, 11-11:45 am Folk School Coffee Parlor: Tuesday, May 8 & 22, 10-10:45 am Left Bank Coffeehoue: Tuesday, May 15 & 29, 10-10:45 am Moonrise Doughnuts: Wednesday, May 16, 7-7:45 pm

Storytime on the Go: Left Bank Coffeehouse

Ages Birth to 5 OFF SITE: Tues., May 15 & 29, 10-10:45 am Join us at Left Bank Coffee House, 701 Greenup Street (entrance on Seventh) in Covington, for a fun family storytime featuring Ms. Amy, her ukulele, books, songs and plenty of fun!

Storytime on the Go: Moonrise Doughnuts

Ages Birth to 5 OFF SITE: Wed., May 16, 7-7:45 pm Join us at Moonrise Doughnuts at 3718 Winston Ave in Latonia for a fun family storytime featuring Ms. Amy, her ukulele, books, songs and plenty of fun!

Star Wars Celebration

School Age, Tweens, Teens ERL: Sun., May 20, 2-3 pm DIY pool noodle lightsabers, paper Yoda ears, and more to celebrate this intergalactic favorite! Everyone welcome but targeted to ages 7-14.

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Save the DATE! Summer Reading Club Kickoff Celebrations Saturday, June 2 Join us as we host special events to kick off the start of summer! Celebrations vary per location so see the website for details and mark your calendar for Saturday, June 2!

All locations closed May 27-28.

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